But thats not all she, or they, want to be known for.
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Many of the women denied it, some blasted Paul, and the whole thing was rather juicy.
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Now, Paul and seven of her #MomTok friends are ready for a new chapter.
I wasnt just a swinger mom.
I wanted to show more of who I was…it was an opportunity, and I took it.
Another castmate, Mikayla Matthews, tells me that her husband has already been fired for her participation.
Ive had a lot of lessons learned, Paul says of her past.
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Glamour:The trailer got a huge amount of attention online, both in a positive and negative way.
How do you feel now that the show itself is about to come out?
Mikayla Matthews:We [the cast] have mixed emotions.
I cant step outside, I cant go to the grocery store.
Im going to have to hide in my house.
Theres definitely a lot of backlash from the community.
Demi Engemann:Were confident.
We cant let the outside opinions and noise get to us.
We just need to remain excited and hopeful for the future.
Mayci Neeley:I dont think I was expecting as negative reaction from our LDS community.
It was a little shocking.
I understand when I watch it back and think from an LDS perspective.
But I do think it was surprising, all the negativity and people being like, Youre not Mormon.
You dont represent us.
Im like, well, were not trying to represent us.
Were not trying to be a mouthpiece to the church.
Were all on our different journeys within the church.
What are some misconceptions youre hoping to dispel with the show about Mormonism and/or MomTok?
Engemann:Well, MomTok, that were all swingers.
Sometimes with the Mormon culture, people think were kind of weird, if Im being honest.
Jessi Ngatikaura:There are so many misconceptions about the Mormon religion.
Ive heard people ask, You guys are allowed to have social media?
So just clearing up those narratives is going to be interesting.
Im curious, what was it about it that you found so empowering?
So I feel like that in itself is empowerment.
Jen Affleck:In some way were all an outcast within our friends or family.
Were a part of the church, but…were definitely not by the book and were not cookie-cutter.
Matthews:We kind of trauma-bonded and put it all out there on the show.
To be so vulnerable, its very empowering to see.
Also in Mormon culture, its not okay to talk about sex.
What is your dream for the show, and what are your plans for the future?
Matthews:I would love to be set up financially for my family.
So yeah, being able to be financially free.
On a real note…we each individually have goals.
I hope that a lot of viewers can relate with us, especially women.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
